Social activists and various organizations in Hampi and Hosapete have urged authorities to install CCTV cameras at several vulnerable locations within the historic heritage site. The demand follows the recent discovery of a decomposed body belonging to an unidentified woman near Sugreev Cave, which has sparked suspicions of a possible treasure-hunting attempt.

Male students at the PM Shree Government Higher Secondary School in Pinjara Hegdalu village, Hagaribommanahalli taluk of Vijayanagara district, are compelled to use the school's compound wall as a toilet due to the complete absence of dedicated facilities for boys.

Hosapete City Council President N. Ramesh Kumar announced that ₹23.55 crore has been allocated to the city under the 16th Finance Commission for the 2026–27 financial year. Speaking at a special council meeting convened to discuss the allocation, Kumar said that a suitable action plan would be prepared and submitted to the District Collector for approval.

Tahsildar B.V. Girish Babu announced that 29,726 names have been removed from the final State Intelligence Report (SIR) list for the Harapanahalli assembly constituency due to various reasons. Speaking after a meeting with political parties held on Sunday at the Taluk Administration Building in the city, he detailed the changes made to the electoral rolls.

The Karnataka Mining, Environment and Reclamation Corporation (KMERC) has approved a ₹476 crore project to supply drinking water to Hosapete in Vijayanagara district. Local MLA H.R. Gaviyappa advocated for the initiative, which sources water from the Tungabhadra reservoir via the Ray and Basav canals. The infrastructure includes an 84 million-liter purification unit, extensive pipeline networks, and automated monitoring systems to ensure sustainable water access for residents.

Farmers in Hanumasagar blocked traffic at Badimanahalli Cross on Monday to demand water for the tanks in Badimanahalli, Jahagirgudoor, and Mavineetaggi villages within the Hanumanahalli taluk. This is the second time they have staged a road blockade for this demand, following protests on August 17 and 18.

Farmers in Hanumasagar blocked traffic at Badimanahalli Cross on Monday to demand water for the tanks in Badimanahalli, Jahagirgudoor, and Mavineetaggi villages within the Hanumanahalli taluk. This is the second time they have staged a road blockade for this demand, following protests on August 17 and 18.

Minister K.S. Basavanna inaugurated 36 new police housing units in Hosapete, Vijayanagara district, on Monday and pledged the swift establishment of dedicated women and cyber police stations in the region. Speaking at the police parade ground, he announced that the government will also proceed with the construction of an additional 60 housing units to further support police personnel and their families.

MLA H.R. Gaviyappa has instructed the District Officer to identify a location for establishing a sugar mill in the vicinity of Hosapete in Vijayanagara district. Speaking to the media on Monday, the MLA stated that one or two potential sites have already been marked.

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has mandated the immediate shutdown of eight manufacturing units in Koppal for violating environmental regulations. The board's decision regarding the closure of these units has been officially uploaded to its digital portal.

A new law college established by the Veerashaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha within the premises of the Praudhadevaraya Technical Mahavidyalaya in Hosapete will be inaugurated at 11 a.m. on October 31, according to Governing Council Chairman Gudekote Nagaraj.

A dispute over administrative control of the Anjanadri Hill temple in Gangavati taluk of Koppal district has intensified, with district administration officials clashing with local priest Vidyadas Baba. On Wednesday, officials removed locks that the priest had placed on temple rooms, leading to a verbal altercation between the two parties.